Too often the word presentation provokes a yawn or a shudder in the one who is to deliver it, and in the audience who must suffer it. There is no reason for this; if you follow the advice in this new edition of Powerful Presentations, you will: overcome your inhibitions by putting your audience first; design clear and convincing arguments; breathe fresh life into your old ideas; live in your listener s memory. To present means to give. This lively and practical guide draws on all the best sources from classical rhetoric to Web-based graphics to help you make your presentation a welcome gift.